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High-Intensity Laser Therapy Versus Shockwave Therapy in Osteoporotic Long Term Hemiparetic Patients

NCT05616611 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2022-11-15

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Summary

Background: The relationship between immobilization and localized osteoporosis is well documented in chronic stroke patients. Hemiparetic patients are predisposed to fractures and usual activity impairment due to a considerable loss of bone density. A serious health care challenge is finding ways to reduce osteoporosis and associated fractures among stroke survivors. This study aimed to compare the effects of HILT and ESWT in treating osteoporosis and its consequences in hemiparetic patients.

Patients and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was performed at the Faculty of Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic, Cairo University. One hundred and twenty hemiplegic patients with osteoporosis of both sexes were chosen randomly. They were randomly classified into three equal groups (n=40 in each group). The control group received medication and traditional physiotherapy programs for stroke patients (strengthening, stretching, and balance exercise). The high-intensity laser (HIL) group received the same intervention as the control group in addition to high-intensity laser therapy. The shock wave (SW) group received the same intervention as the control group in addition to shock wave therapy. The three groups received an intervention that lasted 3 sessions/week for 12 weeks). All groups were assessed before and after therapy (3 months) for the degree of pain, which was evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS), fall risk assessment (overall stability index and Short Form of Berg Balance Scale (SFBBS)), and Quality of Life Questionnaire of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (QUALEFFO-41).

Conditions

  • Osteoporosis Secondary

Interventions

RADIATION

High-Intensity laser

intervention that lasted 3 sessions/week for 12 weeks).

OTHER

Traditional physiotherapy exercises

intervention that lasted 3 sessions/week for 12 weeks).

RADIATION

Shock Wave therapy

intervention that lasted 3 sessions/week for 12 weeks).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Beni-Suef University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mohamed A Adel, Mr · Beni-Suef University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-10-01
Primary Completion
2022-03-01
Completion
2022-03-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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